A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. And a strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children who once lived here - one of whom was his own grandfather - were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a desolate island for good reason. And somehow - impossible though it seems - they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
Initial Thoughts: I am able to rate this book so highly only because I was warned it is not at all actually creepy or peculiar, as its title and cover design suggest. I expected generic fantasy, and that's what I got, and it was enjoyable. The pictures are interesting but also over-hyped. Some work with the story and some the author really worked to force in. For instance, pictures of clearly different people are said to be the same person. Or the narrative must make excuses for why the photo doesn't really look like the character.
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